They're real - and they're spectacular!

SpanX · 03-29-2006, 09:55 PM

Finally got my E90 - its been on order since mid Feb - and i just picked it up today. I dont know how you hard balls can wait a full 2-3 months for a factory order - mine just happened to already be on a boat when we found it and i still had to wait a month - that was killer.

Jet Black - Beige Int - sport - premium - nav - cold weather - auto

ADDED - carbon fiber front lip and paint matched rear spoiler

Hella Fun.

SpanX · 03-29-2006, 09:56 PM

Oh! - need opinions on 19"s and 20"s chrome or not for my ride - i want to get something soon but dont know what to get....

David328M-Sport · 03-29-2006, 09:59 PM

Congrats. I had to endure a mid Feb 2005 order and an end of July 2005 delivery!!! Not so hard when you have a then current e46 model to use (mine) until delivery.

All the best with your new car and wheels/tyres combo.

KL2DC · 03-29-2006, 10:07 PM

Congrats and welcome to the 'club'...but I beg to differ; the waiting and order tracking made the final delivery that much sweeter...I put it down as part of the essential BMW experience and strengthens the bond with the car...you don't get that with Lexus

england1987 · 03-29-2006, 10:09 PM

I think that the biggest wheels you should put on a car this size are 19", at the max. Just my $.02

ward · 03-30-2006, 01:10 AM

19's unless you plan to go off roading, then the extra ground clearance the 20 inch wheels provide will help

I'm not sure if you can duplicate stock wheel/tire diameter with 20's

dkizerian · 03-30-2006, 10:40 AM

I would say 19 as the largest, but that is just personal opinion. I'd look for something that is at least as light as stock, if not lighter. Chrome wheels are usually quite heavy and in my opinion look cheap on most vehicles.

In the end though it really comes down to finding a set of wheels that you like.

chino1972 · 04-01-2006, 05:18 PM

I have to agree with dkizerian. Chrome to me don't compliment a car unless done properly and I haven't seen many of those. I'd go with 19's.

JSpira · 04-01-2006, 06:07 PM

Why would you get a BMW and then put CHROME WHEELS on it?

Also, unless you live in an area where roads are pristine, prepare for frequent bent wheels if you go 19". I have 18" and I am probably risking more damage than I should; NY metro area roads are inhospitable but during the winter I have BMW Styling 159 17" wheels with winter tires on.

ctgazer · 04-01-2006, 10:02 PM

it all comes down to deciding on what you like...do a search for karbosshack or natureboy and you can see 20" chromies..ive got 20" maya rt5 or you can search for 20 inch setups...good luck

karbosshack · 04-02-2006, 03:43 AM

Chrome to the dome!!!!

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SpanX Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 Black 335i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Utah iTrader: (3)	They're real - and they're spectacular! - help with 19's or 20's Finally got my E90 - its been on order since mid Feb - and i just picked it up today. I dont know how you hard balls can wait a full 2-3 months for a factory order - mine just happened to already be on a boat when we found it and i still had to wait a month - that was killer. Jet Black - Beige Int - sport - premium - nav - cold weather - auto ADDED - carbon fiber front lip and paint matched rear spoiler Hella Fun. Last edited by SpanX; 03-29-2006 at 10:25 PM.. Reason: Clarification
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SpanX Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 Black 335i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Utah iTrader: (3)	Oh! - need opinions on 19"s and 20"s chrome or not for my ride - i want to get something soon but dont know what to get....
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Congrats. I had to endure a mid Feb 2005 order and an end of July 2005 delivery!!! Not so hard when you have a then current e46 model to use (mine) until delivery. All the best with your new car and wheels/tyres combo. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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england1987 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 280 Posts Drives: Z4 M coupe Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NC, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [7.50]	I think that the biggest wheels you should put on a car this size are 19", at the max. Just my $.02
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	19's unless you plan to go off roading, then the extra ground clearance the 20 inch wheels provide will help I'm not sure if you can duplicate stock wheel/tire diameter with 20's
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dkizerian Digital Ruler 2 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 325i AW/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Riverton Utah iTrader: (0)	I would say 19 as the largest, but that is just personal opinion. I'd look for something that is at least as light as stock, if not lighter. Chrome wheels are usually quite heavy and in my opinion look cheap on most vehicles. In the end though it really comes down to finding a set of wheels that you like.
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chino1972 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 325i SG Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	I have to agree with dkizerian. Chrome to me don't compliment a car unless done properly and I haven't seen many of those. I'd go with 19's.
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JSpira Freude am Fahren 334 Rep 5,254 Posts Drives: Fünfer, Dreier, + Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New York, München, Wien iTrader: (1)	Why would you get a BMW and then put CHROME WHEELS on it? Also, unless you live in an area where roads are pristine, prepare for frequent bent wheels if you go 19". I have 18" and I am probably risking more damage than I should; NY metro area roads are inhospitable but during the winter I have BMW Styling 159 17" wheels with winter tires on. __________________ Freude am Fahren. Jonathan E90 2006 330xi E90 2006 325i E39 2003 530i Sport* E46 2000 328Ci* E36 1996 328iS* E36 1992 325i* E30 1991 318is E21 1982 320iS* E21 1979 320 (6-Zyl)* *retired Nominated: Most Contributing Member
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ctgazer Major General 383 Rep 7,952 Posts Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	it all comes down to deciding on what you like...do a search for karbosshack or natureboy and you can see 20" chromies..ive got 20" maya rt5 or you can search for 20 inch setups...good luck
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karbosshack First Lieutenant 16 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: AZ iTrader: (3)	Chrome to the dome!!!! __________________
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